Presonus StudioLive RML16AI Owner’s Manual

StudioLive™ RML-Series Mixers

Touch-Software-Controlled, Rack-mount Digital
Mixing System with Active Integration

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

3.11 Configuration Examples — 34

1 Overview — 1

1.1 Introduction — 1

1.2 StudioLive RML-series Digital Mixer

Features — 1

1.3 What is in the Box — 3

1.4 What You Will Need — 4

1.5 About This Manual — 5

1.6 Technical Support — 5

2 Getting Started — 6

2.1 System Setup Overview — 7

2.2 Registering Your StudioLive

RML-series Mixer — 7

2.3 Powering the StudioLive RML-series Mixer — 9

3 Networking the
RML-series Mixer — 10

4 Connecting Your RML-series Mixer
to Your Audio System — 37

4.1 Before You Begin — 37

4.2 Connecting Microphones — 38

4.3 Connecting a Stereo Playback Device — 38

4.4 Connecting Mix Outputs — 39

4.5 Connecting Headphones — 40

4.6 Muting All Inputs — 41

4.7 Metering — 41

4.8 Let’s Get a Sound and Set a Level! — 42

4.9 Diagrams of Typical Setups — 46

4.9.1 RML32AI Typical Band Setup — 47

4.9.2 RML16AI Typical Band Setup — 48

4.9.3 RML32AI Typical Church Setup — 49

4.9.4 RML16AI Typical Church Setup — 50

3.1 Minimum Computer System

Requirements — 10

3.2 Networking Overview — 11

3.3 Wired Ethernet Control Setup — 13

3.4 Wireless Control Setup — 14

3.5 Connecting Your Computer to Your Network

in Software — 18

3.6 Connecting an iPad to Your Network — 20

3.7 Connecting an iPhone/iPod touch

to Your Network — 23

3.8 How to Update StudioLive

RML mixer Firmware — 24

3.9 Setting Permissions — 28

3.10 FireWire Audio Setup — 33

5 RML mixer Reference — 51

5.1 Front Panel — 51

5.2 Rear Panel — 54

5.3 StudioLive RML-series Mixer

Block Diagrams — 55

5.4 RML16AI and RML32AI

Technical Specifications — 56

6 Resources — 59

6.1 Stereo Microphone Placement — 59

6.2 Troubleshooting — 62

7 Warranty Information — 64

7.1 How Consumer Law Relates

To This Warranty — 64

7.2 PreSonus Products And EU

Statutory Warranty — 64

7.3 What This Warranty Covers — 64

7.4 Exclusions and Limitations — 64

7.5 Who This Warranty Protects — 65

7.6 How Long This Warranty Lasts — 65

7.7 What PreSonus Will Do — 65

7.8 How to Get Warranty Service (USA) — 65

7.9 How to Get Warranty Service

(outside of USA) — 65

7.10 Limitation of Implied Warranties — 66

7.11 Exclusion of Damages — 66

1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing a PreSonus® StudioLive™ RML-series Active
Integration™ digital mixer. PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., has
designed the RML32AI and RML16AI utilizing high-grade components
to ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime.

The powerful, scalable, and compact StudioLive RML32AI and RML16AI
32x16x3 rack-mount mixers combine the all new, battle-ready UC Surface
touch-control software for Windows®, macOS®, and iOS® with a powerful
and comprehensive set of facilities for up to 64-channel mixing.

Based on the StudioLive AI-series engine, the StudioLive RML-series’ Active
Integration™ technology provides direct Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking, along
with a tightly integrated software suite that includes Capture™ recording software
with true virtual soundcheck and Studio One® Artist DAW software for Mac and
Windows. Put all of this together and your StudioLive RML-series mixer provides
you with a complete solution for live-sound mixing and studio recording.

(See Section 3.1 Minimum Computer System Requirements for
complete hardware and software compatibility information.)

We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments regarding
this product. PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., is committed to constant
product improvement, and we value your suggestions highly. We believe
the best way to achieve our goal of constant product improvement is by
listening to the real experts: our valued customers. We appreciate the
support you’ve shown us through the purchase of this product.

For technical support, please visit www.presonus.

com/support/Contact-Technical-Support.

1.2 StudioLive RML-series Digital Mixer Features

• Fully recallable 32-channel digital mixer

• Up to 96 kHz sample rate at 24-bit resolution

• 32/16 recallable Class A XMAX™ microphone preamplifiers
with individual +48V phantom power

• Locking XLR mic inputs

• 16/8 balanced line outputs on front-panel XLR jacks,
mirrored on rear-panel DB25 multipin connectors

• 3 balanced main outputs (left, right, mono/center) on
front-panel XLR jacks with analog trim pots

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1.2 StudioLive RML-series Digital Mixer Features

• Stereo unbalanced tape inputs

• 32/16 LED meter grid

• 32 internal channels

• 25 mix buses

- 16 mix buses

- 3 main mix buses (left, right, mono/center)

- 4 internal FX buses (2 reverb, 2 delay)

- Stereo solo bus

• High-definition AD/DA converters (118 dB dynamic range)

• 32-bit floating-point digital mixing and effects processing

• True LCR panning

• Fat Channel signal processing on all input channels and buses, with:
highpass filter, gate, compressor, limiter, 4-band parametric EQ

• 52x34 direct digital FireWire s800 recording interface

• Audio networking over Ethernet for cascading and stagebox modes

• Coaxial S/PDIF output

• Free UC Surface battle-ready, live mixing and control software

- Designed specifically for live sound mixing

- Multiplatform support for Mac, Windows, and iPad

- Windows 8/10 multi-touch-compatible for large touchscreen mixing

- Context-based navigation for quick, intuitive access to all mixing functions

• Compatible with free QMix-AI personal monitor­control app for iPhone/iPod touch

• Complete solution: Capture live-recording software and
Studio One Artist DAW for Mac and Windows

• USB 2.0 jack and optional Wi-Fi LAN adapter provide wireless control

• 2 FireWire s800 ports, 1 Ethernet AVB/control port

• Option card slot for future expansion (Dante™ option cards)

• Front-panel Mute All button

• Headphone output with volume knob and selectable source

• Displays phantom power assignments on the meter grid

• MIDI interface (for future implementation)

• 4U/3U rack-mount

• Scene automation with load/save/recall of all settings

• Four onboard effects processors: two reverbs and two delays

• Eight mute groups with All On/All Off

• 31-band graphic EQ on the main mix and 12 aux mixes

• Talkback communication system

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Quick Start Guide

1.3 What is in the Box

1.3 What is in the Box

Your StudioLive RML-series package contains the following:

• PreSonus StudioLive RML32AI or RML16AI digital

• 9-pin-to-9-pin FireWire s800 cable

• Ethernet cable

• IEC power cord

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recording and performance mixer

• Product registration and software authorization card

• StudioLive RML-series Quick Start Guide

• PreSonus Health Safety and Compliance Guide

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StudioLive™ RM-Series
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Software

Library Reference Manual

UC Surface with Smaart® System Check Wizards
UC Surface for iPad

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| QMix™-AI for iPhone®/iPod

touch® Capture™ 2 | Studio One® Artist

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1.4 What You Will Need

What is not in the box:

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• This manual.

• StudioLive AI Software Library Manual

• StudioLive AI Software Library

Once you’ve registered your mixer, you can download UC Surface,
Capture, and Studio One Artist from your My PreSonus account.

Download UC Surface for iPad and QMix-AI for iPhone/
iPod touch from the Apple App Store.

For more details, see the StudioLive AI Software Library Reference Manual.

1.4 What You Will Need

The following items are not included with your RML-series mixer and
are needed to complete its setup, updating, and operation.

• Mixer connected to a network with Internet access or a USB flash drive with
at least 8 GB capacity (SanDisk brand recommended) for firmware updates.

• Wireless router. Click here for information on wireless

routers we know work well with RML-series mixers.

• Control device running UC Surface. This could be a Mac or Windows
computer or an iPad and must be connected, either wired or
wirelessly, to a network router that is connected to the mixer.

• An Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter is needed for Apple computers
shipped since late 2012 that have Thunderbolt ports but not 1394 FireWire ports.

For optional wireless control, you will need:

• The PreSonus WF-150 Wireless LAN adapter is an optional
accessory if you’d like to connect your RM-series mixer wirelessly
as well. This adapter is available at www.presonus.com.

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1.5 About This Manual

1.5 About This Manual

We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the
features, applications, and connection procedures for your StudioLive
RML-series mixer before trying to connect it to your computer. This
will help you avoid problems during installation and setup.

This manual covers hardware functions for the StudioLive RML32AI and RML16AI
32x16x3 rack-mount Active Integration™ digital mixers. When functional differences
are called out, the RML32AI will be mentioned first, followed by the RML16AI.

Note: Unless otherwise indicated, illustrated examples
use images of the StudioLive RML32AI.

The StudioLive AI Software Library Reference Manual, available at

www.presonus.com/products/StudioLive-RML-series/downloads,

discusses downloading, installing, and using UC Surface touch-control
software, QMix-AI remote control software, Capture recording software,
and Studio One Artist DAW software with your RML-series mixer.

Throughout this manual you will find Power User Tips. These tips
provide mixing tricks, some of which are unique to StudioLive mixers,
and offer explanations of various audio terms. In addition, you will find
a tutorial about microphone placement to help you get the most from
your StudioLive RML-series mixer. Thank you, once again, for buying our
product. We are confident that you will enjoy your StudioLive RML!

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1.6 Technical Support

Many technical issues can arise when using a standard computer as a digital audio
workstation (DAW) and when networking wireless devices. PreSonus can only
provide support for issues that directly relate to the StudioLive RML-series mixer
and interface, UC Surface control software, QMix-AI, Capture, and Studio One.

PreSonus does not provide support for computer hardware, iOS hardware, wireless
networks, operating systems, and non-PreSonus hardware and software, and it may
be necessary to contact the manufacturer of these products for technical support.

Please check our Web site (www.presonus.com) regularly for
software information and updates, firmware updates, and
support documentation for frequently asked questions.

Online technical support is available to registered users through their My
PreSonus account. Visit my.presonus.com to register. PreSonus telephone
technical support is available to customers in the USA on Monday through
Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time by calling 1-225-216-7887.
Customers outside of the USA should contact their national or regional
distributor for telephone technical support. A list of international distributors
is provided at www.presonus.com/buy/international_distributors.

Advanced troubleshooting guides can be found at

http://support.presonus.com/forums.

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Outputs

Microphone

Inputs

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Line Inputs

Headphones

Source Select

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Level

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Output

Main Output

Level

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Outputs

USB
Port

Input

Meters

Meter

Mode Select

Mute All

Button

Tape In

Jacks

Mono/Center

Level

Mono/Center

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Power

Switch

IEC Power

Connector

MIDI In/Out

[Future]

Option

Card

Firewire S800

Ports

Mix

Outputs

Ethernet

Port

S/PDIF
Output

1.6 Technical Support

2 Getting Started

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POWER

100-230V , 50-60 Hz. 120W

32X25 Digital Mixer

32 XMAX Preamps

96k/24bit Audio

STUDIOLIVE

2.1 System Setup Overview

2.1 System Setup Overview

It only takes a few steps to get your StudioLive RML-series mixer up and running:

• Register your StudioLive RML-series mixer in your My PreSonus account.

• Download the StudioLive AI Software Library.**

• Install the software.**

• Connect the RML-series mixer to AC power using the included IEC power cord.

• Connect the RML-series mixer to your computer and configure
the system (see Section 3.2 Networking Overview).

• Check that your RML-series mixer has the latest firmware.

• Connect your audio equipment to the RML-series mixer.

• Run the software and follow your bliss.**

**For detailed information on this step, see the
StudioLive AI Software Library Manual.

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2.2 Registering Your StudioLive RML-series Mixer

1. Go to https://my.presonus.com

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2.2 Registering Your StudioLive RML-series Mixer

2. Log in or create a new account if you don’t already have one.

3. After logging into your account, click/tap the “Register A
Product” button in the My Hardware section.

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4. Enter the information for your RML-series mixer and click/tap the Register button.

5. You now can download and authorize the included software and can
download the manuals and video guides as well as firmware updates.

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2.3 Powering the StudioLive RML-series Mixer

2.3 Powering the StudioLive RML-series Mixer

When you power a StudioLive RML-series mixer, the Power/Status indicator
displays the current state of the mixer in one of the following ways.

Off: The mixer is switched off.

Solid blue: Powered up, connected to a control

device, and functioning properly.

Flashing blue: In the process of booting up or loading a firmware update.

Solid red: On and functioning correctly but with no control device connected.

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Flashing red: Boot or update failure.

If the power LED is flashing red:

1. Turn the RML-series mixer off for a few seconds and then turn it on
again. You can also try connecting to a computer for control.

2. If that doesn’t work, open a new technical support ticket by going to

www.presonus.com/support/Contact-Technical-Support and

clicking on the “Click here to submit a support request” link in the
“Submit an Online Technical Support Request” section. U.S. customers
can also call technical support at 1-225-216-7887 Monday through
Friday between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST).

A firmware recovery may be necessary to restore proper operation.
This erases everything on the mixer and restores factory defaults.

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3.1 Minimum Computer System Requirements

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3.1 Minimum Computer System Requirements

Mac

• macOS 10.8 64-bit or later

• Intel® Core® i3 (Core i5 or faster recommended)

• 4 GB of RAM or more

Windows

• Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit or Windows 8 32-bit/64-bit

• Intel Core i3 (Core i5 or faster recommended)

• 4 GB of RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

Mac and Windows

• Wireless (Wi-Fi) or wired Ethernet network connection

• Internet connection

• For Capture and Studio One:

- FireWire s800 (IEEE 1394b) port

- Internal or external 7200 RPM storage drive highly recommended

- Monitor with 1280x800 resolution

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iOS Devices

• iOS 7.03 or higher

• iPad Air

• iPad mini with Retina display

• iPad (4th generation)

• iPad mini

• iPad (3rd generation)

• iPad 2

NOTE: The speed of your processor, amount of RAM, and size and speed of your
hard drive will greatly affect the overall performance of your recording system.
Also, a more powerful system (faster processor with more RAM) will allow for
lower latency (signal delay) while monitoring audio or MIDI signals.

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POWER

100-230V , 50-60 Hz. 120W

WARNING:
Power down unit before removing option card

MANUFACTURING DATE

SERIAL NUMBER

WARNING

:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN BATON ROUGE, LA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • PATENTS PENDING

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AVIS

:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR

Avertissement:

Pour réduire le risque d'incendie
ou un choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité. Ne pas retirer le couvercle.
Pas réparable par l'utilisateur. Confiez l'entretien à du personnel qualifié.

CONFORMS TO
UL STD. 60065

CERTIFIED TO
CSA STD.
C22.2No. 60065

USC

4008182

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

,

,

IN OUT

MIDI

Mix Outputs 9-16 Mix Outputs 1-8

R

32X25 Digital Mixer

32 XMAX Preamps

96k/24bit Audio

STUDIOLIVE RML32

Network RouterLaptop Ethernet cable

POWER

100-230V , 50-60 Hz. 120W

WARNING:
Power down unit before removing option card

MANUFACTURING DATE

SERIAL NUMBER

WARNING

:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN BATON ROUGE, LA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • PATENTS PENDING

“STUDIOLIVE” AND “ACTIVE INTEGRATION” ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF PRESONUS AUDIO ELECTRONICS

AVIS

:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR

Avertissement:

Pour réduire le risque d'incendie
ou un choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité. Ne pas retirer le couvercle.
Pas réparable par l'utilisateur. Confiez l'entretien à du personnel qualifié.

CONFORMS TO
UL STD. 60065

CERTIFIED TO
CSA STD.
C22.2No. 60065

USC

4008182

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

,

,

IN OUT

MIDI

Mix Outputs 9-16 Mix Outputs 1-8

R

32X25 Digital Mixer

32 XMAX Preamps

96k/24bit Audio

STUDIOLIVE RML32

FireWire or Thunderbolt-equipped laptop

3.2 Networking Overview

3.2 Networking Overview

Networking your RML-series mixer involves both hardware and software
components. The entire installation and configuration procedure is given
in this manual, but before beginning, you must download and install UC
Surface touch-control software onto a Mac or Windows computer or an
iPad, as described in the StudioLive AI Software Library Manual.

Computer Control and Audio Data Connections

Two types of data flow between your RML-series mixer and your
computer. We will describe them first, then show you different
scenarios for connecting the RML-series mixer to a computer.

Control: This is the primary connection between the RML-series
mixer and your computer, which UC Surface uses to modify
settings and save and load mix scenes and presets.

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Audio: A FireWire s800 connection enables recording audio to, and
playing back from, Capture, Studio One Artist, or another digital audio host
application. This connection is not necessary for mixing live sound.

A single computer can be used both to control and to record from the
RML-series mixer, or separate computers can be used for control and audio.

Note: Most of the networking discussion in this manual concerns the control
data connection, as that is the essential connection for RML-series mixers.

Power User Tip: Network connections occasionally require troubleshooting, especially
when a lot of wireless networks are in use. Because of this, it is always a good idea
to get your networked devices and RML-series mixer happily communicating before
the pressure is on, and you have a singer trying to dial in a monitor mix while you’re
trying to mic the drum kit. So while the guitarist is flirting with the bartender, take a
quick moment to get your iPad, iPhone, computer, and StudioLive RML mixer talking.

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3.2 Networking Overview

Making Control Data Connections

The recommended way to connect your StudioLive
RML mixer is with a wired connection.

• Using a CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable, connect the mixer directly to a router. If a
wired connection is available, the RML mixer will not scan for wireless networks.

Once you make the connection, the RML-series mixer will be shown in the
Universal Control launch window. For more information on the launch
window, see the StudioLive AI Software Library Reference Manual.

Power User Tip: When you launch UC Surface with the computer
and StudioLive RML32AI or RML16AI connected to the same
network, the software will automatically see the mixer.

Note: If your RML-series mixer appears in the launch window with an
exclamation point next to it, UC Surface is having a problem establishing a
connection. If the connection to the RML mixer is wireless, check to be sure you
have a strong wireless signal or try a wired connection. If the connection to
the RML mixer is wired, check for bad cables going in or out of the router.

Note: If you do not see your RML mixer displayed at the bottom of the launch window,
UC Surface software cannot detect the mixer. Check that cables are properly connected
and choose Rescan Network from the Settings menu. If your RML mixer still does
not appear in the window, you will need to troubleshoot your network setup.

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WARNING:
Power down unit before removing option card

MANUFACTURING DATE

SERIAL NUMBER

WARNING

:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN BATON ROUGE, LA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • PATENTS PENDING

“STUDIOLIVE” AND “ACTIVE INTEGRATION” ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF PRESONUS AUDIO ELECTRONICS

AVIS

:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR

Avertissement:

Pour réduire le risque d'incendie
ou un choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité. Ne pas retirer le couvercle.
Pas réparable par l'utilisateur. Confiez l'entretien à du personnel qualifié.

CONFORMS TO
UL STD. 60065

CERTIFIED TO
CSA STD.
C22.2No. 60065

USC

4008182

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

,

,

IN OUT

MIDI

Mix Outputs 9-16 Mix Outputs 1-8

WARNING:
Power down unit before removing option card

MANUFACTURING DATE

SERIAL NUMBER

WARNING

:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN BATON ROUGE, LA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • PATENTS PENDING

“STUDIOLIVE” AND “ACTIVE INTEGRATION” ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF PRESONUS AUDIO ELECTRONICS

AVIS

:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR

Avertissement:

Pour réduire le risque d'incendie
ou un choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité. Ne pas retirer le couvercle.
Pas réparable par l'utilisateur. Confiez l'entretien à du personnel qualifié.

CONFORMS TO
UL STD. 60065

CERTIFIED TO
CSA STD.
C22.2No. 60065

USC

4008182

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

,

,

IN OUT

MIDI

Mix Outputs 9-16 Mix Outputs 1-8

1

2

345

Ethernet

cable

Network router

1

2

345

Ethernet

cable

Network router

Touch screen

computer

Lap top

3.3 Wired Ethernet Control Setup

3.3 Wired Ethernet Control Setup

A wired Ethernet setup is the simplest:

1. Connect standard CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cables from your
computer’s Ethernet port to an Ethernet router, and from the router
to the Control port on the RML-series mixer’s rear panel.

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2. Launch UC Surface software on a computer (Mac or
Windows) that is connected to the router.

3. The Universal Control launch window will appear and
should recognize the presence of your RML mixer.

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3.4 Wireless Control Setup

3.4 Wireless Control Setup

A standard wireless Ethernet router can be used to make a wireless connection
from the router to the RML-series mixer. This requires the approved Wi-Fi
USB dongle available separately from the PreSonus online store.

NOTE: The Wi-Fi dongle is not hot swappable and must be inserted
into the USB port on the mixer prior to powering on the mixer.

Wireless Connection from Router to StudioLive RML mixer

By default, StudioLive RML-series mixers are configured to automatically connect
to a wireless network using the following network name and password:

• Wireless network name: StudioLive

• Wireless network password: StudioLive

Note: While you may wish to use the default values for testing a new RML-series mixer,
to maintain basic security, we strongly urge configuring different network settings.

To control a StudioLive RML mixer wirelessly over an existing or new network,
first make a wired connection between the RML mixer and the wireless router
and perform the necessary setup. Once setup is complete, the wired connection
is no longer necessary, and the RML mixer can be controlled wirelessly.

If you have no network called “StudioLive” and would like to
connect instead to another existing or new network:

1. Make a wired network connection to the RML mixer, as
described in 3.3 Wired Ethernet Control Setup.

2. With the RML-series mixer powered off, insert the optional USB Wi-Fi adapter
in the USB slot on the front panel of the RML-series mixer. StudioLive
RML-series mixers do not support hot-swapping the Wi-Fi LAN adapter.

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POWER

100-230V , 50-60 Hz. 120W

WARNING:

Power down unit before removing option card

MANUFACTURING DATE

SERIAL NUMBER

WARNING

:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

DESIGNED

AND ENGINEERED IN BATON ROUGE, LA, USA • MANUFACTURED IN CHINA • PATENTS PENDING

“STUDIOLIVE” AND “ACTIVE INTEGRATION” ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF PRESONUS AUDIO ELECTRONICS

AVIS

:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR

Avertissement:

Pour réduire le risque d'incendie
ou un choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité. Ne pas retirer le couvercle.
Pas réparable par l'utilisateur. Confiez l'entretien à du personnel qualifié.

CONFORMS TO
UL STD. 60065

CERTIFIED TO
CSA STD.
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USC

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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3. Power on the RML-series mixer and wait until the Power LED has turned solid red.

4. Launch UC Surface software on a computer (Mac or Windows)
or iPad that is connected to the network you want to use.

5. The Universal Control launch window will appear and
should recognize the presence of your RML mixer.

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6. When your RML-series mixer does appear in the window, click/
tap on the icon to connect and open the UC Surface mix window.
A blue swirl in the lower right shows the attempt to connect.

7. Click/tap the Open Global Settings button to open the Global Settings view.

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3.4 Wireless Control Setup

8. Click/tap the Networking tab. Select the gear icon under the wireless
network section and the network list view appears, showing all
of the wireless networks being seen by the RML mixer.

Note: Scanning for networks can take a little time. If you see a dialog that reads
“The mixer has limited or no Wi-Fi capability detected or is still scanning for
additional networks,” try closing and reopening the Global Settings view.

9. Click/tap the name of the wireless network you want to
use in the list of available wireless networks.

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10. Enter a password at the prompt, if one is required.

11. Click/tap the Join button.

12. Close the Network List view; the name of the network you just joined should be
displayed in the wireless connection section. If it is not, you did not successfully
join the network and must try again or troubleshoot the network connections.

13. Quit UC Surface and shut down the RML mixer.

14. Remove the wired connection between the router and the RML mixer.

Your system is now configured to connect to the new wireless network.
Every time you turn on your StudioLive RML-series mixer, it will:

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3.4 Wireless Control Setup

1. Look for a wired Ethernet connection and use it if one is found.

2. If no wired connection is found, it will check whether
the USB Wi-Fi LAN adapter is plugged in.

3. If the Wi-Fi LAN adapter is found, the mixer will look for, and attempt
to connect to, the wireless network it has been configured to use.

Note: StudioLive RML-series mixers support only WPA and WPA2 security. Please
be sure that your router is configured using one of these security protocols.

Power User Tip: WPA and WPA2 are protocols created to make wireless
networks secure. WPA stands for “Wi-Fi Protected Access,” and WPA2 is a
later version that conforms to the IEEE 802.11i networking standard. Most
routers have settings that manage their security protocols; consult the
documentation for your router to learn how to change these settings.

Wireless Connection from Computer to Router

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To create this setup:

1. Configure a wireless connection between your computer

2. Connect a standard CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable from the

3. Launch UC Surface software on a computer (Mac or Windows)

4. The Universal Control launch window will appear and

or iPad and a wireless Ethernet router.

Control port of the RML-series mixer to the router.

or iPad that is connected to the network you want to use.

should recognize the presence of your RML mixer.

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3.5 Connecting Your Computer to Your Network in Software

3.5 Connecting Your Computer to Your Network in Software

Windows 7+

1. Click/tap on the network icon in the notification area to
open the Connect to Network Control Panel.

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2. Select the same wireless network to which you configured your RML-series mixer.

3. Enter the network password or key.

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